Melina Melinae
@melinae07.bsky.social
I write about woso and a little bit about broso. I like fútbol shirts. #BAONPDX #RCTID
Reposted by Melina Melinae
Tigres coming from behind and getting another championship, the seventh of its history, says a lot about the clubs mentality. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Championship DNA: Tigres win its seventh championship
Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2025 has crowned its champion last Sunday. Tigres overcame a 0-3 deficit and lifted its seventh title in front of its fans.
www.allforxi.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Tigres coming from behind and getting another championship, the seventh of its history, says a lot about the clubs mentality. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Tigres coming from behind and getting another championship, the seventh of its history, says a lot about the clubs mentality. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Championship DNA: Tigres win its seventh championship
Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2025 has crowned its champion last Sunday. Tigres overcame a 0-3 deficit and lifted its seventh title in front of its fans.
www.allforxi.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Tigres coming from behind and getting another championship, the seventh of its history, says a lot about the clubs mentality. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
As a person who’s covering the Thorns for some years now, it’s been an absolute privilege to be able to write about the great Jess Fishlock and her national team career.
#WitnessTheReign
#WitnessTheReign
“What Jess has done for Wales and the Welsh women’s football team is unprecedented.”
Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
Leaving a Legacy: How Jess Fishlock defied the odds to change the course of Wales’ football history
Jessica Fishlock has cemented her place among the greats of women’s soccer.
www.sbnation.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As a person who’s covering the Thorns for some years now, it’s been an absolute privilege to be able to write about the great Jess Fishlock and her national team career.
#WitnessTheReign
#WitnessTheReign
“What Jess has done for Wales and the Welsh women’s football team is unprecedented.”
Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
Leaving a Legacy: How Jess Fishlock defied the odds to change the course of Wales’ football history
Jessica Fishlock has cemented her place among the greats of women’s soccer.
www.sbnation.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“What Jess has done for Wales and the Welsh women’s football team is unprecedented.”
Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
Olivia Moultrie has had a year full of growth with the Portland Thorns and you have to thank her for having the crazy dream of becoming the best player in the world.
“If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do.”
#BAONPDX
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
“If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do.”
#BAONPDX
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
A budding superstar: How Olivia Moultrie’s dreams are becoming reality
Olivia Moultrie’s journey to become a superstar is one of a kind. She not only has found her way to become a starter with the Portland Thorns but also, has changed the way things are done in the NWSL...
www.sbnation.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Olivia Moultrie has had a year full of growth with the Portland Thorns and you have to thank her for having the crazy dream of becoming the best player in the world.
“If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do.”
#BAONPDX
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
“If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do.”
#BAONPDX
www.sbnation.com/soccer/10909...
While we look at the NWSL Championship, what stood out from the playoff semifinals? We have chosen five moments that you can check here:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10651/t...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10651/t...
Top 5 moments from the NWSL Playoffs: Semifinals Edition
We share our top five moments from the NWSL Playoff’s semifinals.
www.allforxi.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
While we look at the NWSL Championship, what stood out from the playoff semifinals? We have chosen five moments that you can check here:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10651/t...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10651/t...
Did anyone say curse? Because Tigres and Club América will have to deal with their own curse in the Liga MX Femenil Championship final. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10653/l...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10653/l...
Liga MX Femenil playoffs: Club América and Tigres will play the big final and they have two curses to break
In another chapter of Liga MX Femenil playoffs, Club América and Tigres will play yet another Championship final, emerging from semifinals that saw América defeat Chivas and Tigres overcome Cruz Azul ...
www.allforxi.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Did anyone say curse? Because Tigres and Club América will have to deal with their own curse in the Liga MX Femenil Championship final. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10653/l...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10653/l...
Did you enjoy the NWSL quarterfinals? I did too!
So here's a top 5 moments from it:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10610/n...
So here's a top 5 moments from it:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10610/n...
NWSL Playoffs: Top 5 moments from the quarterfinals
What was your favorite moment from the NWSL Quarterfinals? We have chosen five.
www.allforxi.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Did you enjoy the NWSL quarterfinals? I did too!
So here's a top 5 moments from it:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10610/n...
So here's a top 5 moments from it:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10610/n...
⚽🇲🇽 Liga MX Femenil playoffs Quarterfinals: Rayadas fall heavily, Licha Cervantes leads Chivas to victory, Cruz Azul makes history, and Tigres advance by a single goal.
The semifinals are set. #SomoDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
The semifinals are set. #SomoDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Liga MX Femenil playoffs quarter finals: Rayadas got humiliated, Licha Cervantes shone for Chivas, Cruz Azul made history and Tigres won by one
Eight games. Four semifinalists. The Liga MX Femenil quarterfinals had it all: Rayadas’ stunning downfall, Licha Cervantes’ double heroics, Cruz Azul’s historic feat, and Tigres’ narrow escape.
www.allforxi.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
⚽🇲🇽 Liga MX Femenil playoffs Quarterfinals: Rayadas fall heavily, Licha Cervantes leads Chivas to victory, Cruz Azul makes history, and Tigres advance by a single goal.
The semifinals are set. #SomoDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
The semifinals are set. #SomoDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Reposted by Melina Melinae
My feature with Gotham's NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Lilly Reale is out now on SBNation! 🦇
Reale has been an incredible player to watch this year, and it was amazing to chat with her about her growing Gotham and USWNT career. #GothamFC
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Reale has been an incredible player to watch this year, and it was amazing to chat with her about her growing Gotham and USWNT career. #GothamFC
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Gotham FC Rookie of the Year contender and USWNT prospect Lilly Reale on her whirlwind first year
The 22-year-old signed her first professional contract in January. Now, just 11 months later, she’s a top contender for Rookie of the Year.
www.sbnation.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
My feature with Gotham's NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Lilly Reale is out now on SBNation! 🦇
Reale has been an incredible player to watch this year, and it was amazing to chat with her about her growing Gotham and USWNT career. #GothamFC
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Reale has been an incredible player to watch this year, and it was amazing to chat with her about her growing Gotham and USWNT career. #GothamFC
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Do you want to know how I voted for the 2025 NWSL awards? Then click here 👇
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10430/m...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10430/m...
My ballot for the 2025 NWSL end-of-year season awards
The time for voting the best of the best has come to the NWSL and here’s how I voted. You won’t agree or maybe you will… I guess there in lies the beauty of this.
www.allforxi.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Do you want to know how I voted for the 2025 NWSL awards? Then click here 👇
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10430/m...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10430/m...
Reposted by Melina Melinae
The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are finally here!
Only eight teams remain and only one can win it all. Who will be crowned champions?
All For XI's picks are in... Which team did @melinae07.bsky.social & @awestlake.bsky.social choose?
Find out 👇
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10422/2...
Only eight teams remain and only one can win it all. Who will be crowned champions?
All For XI's picks are in... Which team did @melinae07.bsky.social & @awestlake.bsky.social choose?
Find out 👇
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10422/2...
2025 NWSL Playoffs: Predicting the next league champion
The All For XI staff makes predictions for the entirety of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs and picks their next champion.
www.allforxi.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are finally here!
Only eight teams remain and only one can win it all. Who will be crowned champions?
All For XI's picks are in... Which team did @melinae07.bsky.social & @awestlake.bsky.social choose?
Find out 👇
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10422/2...
Only eight teams remain and only one can win it all. Who will be crowned champions?
All For XI's picks are in... Which team did @melinae07.bsky.social & @awestlake.bsky.social choose?
Find out 👇
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10422/2...
Playoffs start tomorrow in Liga MX Femenil so get ready! But wait a minute... who's facing who? And what happened in the last week of the season? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Liga MX Femenil: Buckle up, playoffs are set!
The regular season is over and the eight teams qualified for the playoffs are ready to go! Pachuca will seek to defend the title with the help of the unstoppable Charlyn Corral.
www.allforxi.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Playoffs start tomorrow in Liga MX Femenil so get ready! But wait a minute... who's facing who? And what happened in the last week of the season? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
The 2025 NWSL regular season is over and we have five women who played all 26 matches for their clubs. Who are these iron women and what are some of their metrics?
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10325/g...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10325/g...
Get to know your 2025 NWSL Iron Women
Five players have played all the 26 regular season matches in this 2025. Claudia Dickey, Taylor Malham, Kaleigh Kurtz, Kate Del Fava, and Caprice Dydasco, all of them have been staple players for thei...
www.allforxi.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The 2025 NWSL regular season is over and we have five women who played all 26 matches for their clubs. Who are these iron women and what are some of their metrics?
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10325/g...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10325/g...
Reposted by Melina Melinae
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Reposted by Melina Melinae
FILM REVIEW & BREAKDOWN | Why M.A. Vignola is so important and crucial to the Portland Thorns moving forward #BAONPDX #NWSL
She is OUT (ankle) today, but could return for the first round of the playoffs.
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/why-m-a-vign...
She is OUT (ankle) today, but could return for the first round of the playoffs.
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/why-m-a-vign...
Why M.A. Vignola is so important and crucial to the Portland Thorns moving forward
M.A. Vignola's adjustment to the Portland Thorns has been seamless and Melina Gaspar breaks down why the backline has been so successful with the new addition.
stumptown-footy.ghost.io
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
FILM REVIEW & BREAKDOWN | Why M.A. Vignola is so important and crucial to the Portland Thorns moving forward #BAONPDX #NWSL
She is OUT (ankle) today, but could return for the first round of the playoffs.
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/why-m-a-vign...
She is OUT (ankle) today, but could return for the first round of the playoffs.
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/why-m-a-vign...
Reposted by Melina Melinae
FINAL NWSL Power Rankings | Decision Day is Upon Us
Will Racing Louisville or NC Courage clinch the final playoff spot?
KC Current, Washington Spirit, and...
Which two teams will complete the top four?
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10095/n...
Will Racing Louisville or NC Courage clinch the final playoff spot?
KC Current, Washington Spirit, and...
Which two teams will complete the top four?
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10095/n...
NWSL Power Rankings: Who will be the eight playoff teams?
NWSL Decision Day is upon us. Only eight teams will continue with postseason play while six teams will be eliminated from playoff contention. Who will rise to the occasion?
www.allforxi.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
FINAL NWSL Power Rankings | Decision Day is Upon Us
Will Racing Louisville or NC Courage clinch the final playoff spot?
KC Current, Washington Spirit, and...
Which two teams will complete the top four?
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10095/n...
Will Racing Louisville or NC Courage clinch the final playoff spot?
KC Current, Washington Spirit, and...
Which two teams will complete the top four?
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/10095/n...
It's about to go down! Playoffs are coming to Liga MX Femenil but first, the last ticket is up for grabs in the last week of the season.
Who has the better chances of securing it? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Who has the better chances of securing it? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Liga MX Femenil Week 16: It all comes down to week 17 Charlyn Corral’s record-breaking reign continues
As we enter the last week of the regular season, the playoff race is on fire with six teams deciding their fates in wee 17.
www.allforxi.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's about to go down! Playoffs are coming to Liga MX Femenil but first, the last ticket is up for grabs in the last week of the season.
Who has the better chances of securing it? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Who has the better chances of securing it? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
The #NWSL 2025 Decision Day is almost among us and if you'd like to know where's your team standing and what the future awaits for it before matchday 26 happens, click here:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/9849/ev...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/9849/ev...
Everything you need to know about NWSL Decision Day
We are sure you don’t want to miss the 2025 NWSL Decision Day so here’s a guide for you to watch!
www.allforxi.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The #NWSL 2025 Decision Day is almost among us and if you'd like to know where's your team standing and what the future awaits for it before matchday 26 happens, click here:
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/9849/ev...
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/9849/ev...
Reposted by Melina Melinae
Lu Barnes has left an indelible mark upon the Reign. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/laur...
Lauren Barnes defined the Seattle Reign
Barnes reflects on building a culture from scratch, her legacy, and the future.
www.sounderatheart.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Lu Barnes has left an indelible mark upon the Reign. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/laur...
Jess Fishlock announces her retirement from the Wales national team.
“I have made the decision that the match against Australia will be my last one in the red of Cymru,” Fishlock said.
www.allforxi.com/european-wom...
“I have made the decision that the match against Australia will be my last one in the red of Cymru,” Fishlock said.
www.allforxi.com/european-wom...
Jess Fishlock announces her retirement from international duty
After 19 years with the Wales Women’s National Team, Cymru captain Jessica Fishlock has announced her retirement from international duty.
www.allforxi.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Jess Fishlock announces her retirement from the Wales national team.
“I have made the decision that the match against Australia will be my last one in the red of Cymru,” Fishlock said.
www.allforxi.com/european-wom...
“I have made the decision that the match against Australia will be my last one in the red of Cymru,” Fishlock said.
www.allforxi.com/european-wom...
With only two more weeks to go before playoffs, the penultimate week starts today.
But wait a minute... what happened in week 15 and who got the call for international duty? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
But wait a minute... what happened in week 15 and who got the call for international duty? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Liga MX Femenil week 15: The playoff picture is shaping up before the international break
Week 15 went by fast and week 16 starts on Wednesday. Tigres, Pachuca, Club América and Chivas are the first four teams qualified for playoffs. What about the other four?
www.allforxi.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
With only two more weeks to go before playoffs, the penultimate week starts today.
But wait a minute... what happened in week 15 and who got the call for international duty? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
But wait a minute... what happened in week 15 and who got the call for international duty? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Reposted by Melina Melinae
Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success #ThatsTheSpirit #NWSL
“I never imagined getting this far. Nowadays, I dare to dream of nice things for myself. I feel capable of accomplishing big things now, not only on the soccer side but at a personal level.”
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
“I never imagined getting this far. Nowadays, I dare to dream of nice things for myself. I feel capable of accomplishing big things now, not only on the soccer side but at a personal level.”
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success
Washington Spirit midfielder maestro, Leicy Santos, is one of the best Colombians players of all time. How did she go from a small club in Colombia to play in one of the best leagues in the world?
www.allforxi.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success #ThatsTheSpirit #NWSL
“I never imagined getting this far. Nowadays, I dare to dream of nice things for myself. I feel capable of accomplishing big things now, not only on the soccer side but at a personal level.”
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social
“I never imagined getting this far. Nowadays, I dare to dream of nice things for myself. I feel capable of accomplishing big things now, not only on the soccer side but at a personal level.”
✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social